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Watts AMES LF981GD Series Manual

Watts AMES LF981GD Series Manual

Pump control valve with pressure reducing feature

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Engineering Specification, Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Series LF981GD / LF681GD
Pump Control Valve with Pressure Reducing Feature
Sizes: 1 1/4" to 24"
WARNING
!
Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use information
can result in death, serious personal injury, property
damage, or damage to the equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.
WARNING
!
Local building or plumbing codes may require modifica-
tions to the information provided. You are required to
consult the local building and plumbing codes prior
to installation. If the information provided here is not
consistent with local building or plumbing codes, the
local codes should be followed. This product must be
installed by a licensed contractor in accordance with
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
!
Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance: This product
must be tested periodically in compliance with local codes,
but at least once per year or more as service conditions
warrant. All products must be retested once maintenance
has been performed. Corrosive water conditions and/or
unauthorized adjustments or repair could render the product
ineffective for the service intended. Regular checking and
cleaning of the product's internal and external components
helps assure maximum life and proper product function.
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand: Pipeline strainers should be
installed between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of
the backflow preventer.
It's important that this device be tested periodically in compli-
ance with local codes, but at least once per year or more as
service conditions warrant. If installed on a fire sprinkler system,
all mechanical checks, such as alarm checks and backflow
preventers, should be flow tested and inspected internally in
accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are ap prox i mate and are pro vid ed for ref er ence only. For precise mea sure ments, please contact
Watts Tech ni cal Ser vice. Watts re serves the right to change or modify prod uct de sign, con struc tion, spec i fi ca tions, or ma te ri als with out prior notice and without
in cur ring any ob li ga tion to make such chang es and mod i fi ca tions on Watts prod ucts previously or sub se quent ly sold.
Submittal Package

Table of Contents

Engineering Specifications
Basic Valves
Standard
Optional Components
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ACV Maintenance Schedule
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Summary of Contents for Watts AMES LF981GD Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are ap prox i mate and are pro vid ed for ref er ence only. For precise mea sure ments, please contact Watts Tech ni cal Ser vice. Watts re serves the right to change or modify prod uct de sign, con struc tion, spec i fi ca tions, or ma te ri als with out prior notice and without...
  • Page 2 You are required to thoroughly increase in downstream pressure causes the valve to modulate read all installation instructions and product safety information towards a closed position, lowering downstream pressure. before beginning the installation of this product. ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 3 Grooved End = 400psi (27.6 bar) Operating Temperature Globe Threaded Angle Threaded Buna-N: 160°F (71°C) Maximum EPDM: 300°F (140°C) Maximum Viton™: 250°F (121°C) Maximum Epoxy Coating**: 225°F (107°C) Maximum ** Valves can be provided without internal epoxy coating consult factory ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 4: Acv Schematic

    • The C Factor of a value is the flow rate in US GPM at 60°F that will • For sizing questions including cavitation analysis consult Watts cause a 1psi drop in pressure. with system details. • factor can be used in the following equations to determine Flow (Q) and Pressure Drop (∆P):...
  • Page 5 **Note: 6 inch and Smaller Valves, Seat Ring is threaded Installation: If unit is installed in any orientation other than horizontal (cover up) OR extreme space constraints exist, consult customer service prior to or at the time of order. ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 6 1675 760 1051 43 1105 25 3100 1406 Grooved End Dimensions Valve Globe Grooved Cover To Center Angle Grooved Angle Grooved Port Size Port Size Shipping Weights* Size (npt) (npt) lbs. kgs. 21⁄2 51⁄2 121⁄2 ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 7 0.25% of lead by weight. Item Description Common Lock Washer Supply Upper Diaphragm Diaphragm* Lower Diaphragm Washer Spring Top View Bottom View Stem Spool O-Ring* O-Ring* Retainer O-Ring* Exhaust O-Ring Washer Lock Washer Supply *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 8 * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Parts List Item Description Limit Switch Bracket Stem Trip collar Set Screw Wiper Ring* O-Ring* Guide O-Ring* Polypak* Locknut Body Coupling *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 9 However, brass solenoids may be used as a replacement component in a lead free Watts ACV main valve, as the wetted surface of a lead free Watts ACV main valve including installed brass solenoids contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.
  • Page 10 Spring Disc Holder Spring Retainer Viton™ is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC Stem * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 11 Lead Free Brass FLOW Needle: Stainless Steel (304) Elastomers: Buna-N (standard) Internal Threads * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water FLOW contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. FLOW External Threads FLOW ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 12 0.25% of lead by weight. Item Description Adjusting Screw Spring Housing Cap Screw Inlet Outlet Body Seat Spring Guide Spring Belleville Washer 2.95 [74.9] Diaphragm Washer Diaphragm* Yoke Disc and Retainer Assembly* O-Ring* Bottom Cap *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 13 * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Dimensions SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT lbs. kgs. 11/16 11/16 0.77 11/16 11/16 0.77 0.77 5/16 5/16 0.77 ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 14 -40°F - 400°F Temp Rating: * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Size Dimensions Weight lbs. 13/16 7/16 13/16 7/16 13/16 7/16 15/16 5/16 ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 15 400psi (27.6 bar) Filter Element: Monel Screen Mesh: 40 Mesh (standard) Male Pipe Thread Female Pipe Thread * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 16 * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Parts List Item Description Limit Switch Bracket Stem Trip collar Set Screw Wiper Ring* O-Ring* Guide O-Ring* Polypak* Locknut Body Coupling *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 17: Installation, Operation And Maintenance

    The following tables detail the recommended minimum valve servicing dimensions. Globe Size (in) 1 1/4 1 1/2 21/2 A (in) B (in) Angle Size (in) 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 1/2 C (in) D (in) ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 18: Commissioning The Pump Control Valve

    IN, clockwise to increase (See Figure 2A) or OUT, counterclockwise to decrease downstream pressure (See Figure 2B). STEP 8 Gradually open downstream isolation valve until full open. Figure 2 CP15 — Pressure Reducing Control ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 19 At valve closure booster pump will stop. Adjust limit switch collar to final position to ensure positive actuation of limit switch elec- trical contact, if necessary, by sliding up/down to location (See Figure 4). Figure 4 Limit Switch in Closed Position ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Automatic Control Valve Maintenance Schedule To ensure peak performance and longevity of your automatic con- • Annual Maintenance trol valve, Watts/Ames recommends following the below – Conduct monthly & quarterly inspections. standard maintenance schedule. – Inspect & clean all strainers.
  • Page 21 Check voltage at the solenoid Should be performed by actuate connection, insuring that it has licensed electrician the minimum of 85% of the coils rated voltage. Manual operated is engaged Turn manual operator counter- clockwise to disengage ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 22: Valve Disassembly Instructions

    E Dia. 4 Holes Angle or 90 Apart Nut and Washer Channel Iron 2PLCS All-Thread B (Min) C TYP <3 PLCS> Valve Seat Valve Body D TYP <3 PLCS> 120 Apart Figure 5 Figure 6 ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 23 11. Test the integrity of the Seat Seal by following the Seat Seal Test procedure in previous section. 12. Return valve to service by following matching the valve function. instructions in the Commissioning the Pump Control Valve section ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 24 USA: Backflow T: (978) 689-6066 • F: (978) 975-8350 • AmesFireWater.com USA: Control Valves T: (713) 943-0688 • F: (713) 944-9445 • AmesFireWater.com Canada: T: (888) 208-8927 • F: (905) 481-2316 • AmesFireWater.ca Latin America: T: (52) 55-4122-0138 • AmesFireWater.com ES-A-ACV-LF981GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...

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